How big of a freezer

[burritosandbeer]

Looking to get a chest freezer or fridge to hold my keg setup.

the thing i need to know is, how big should i be looking for to hold a commercial quarter barrel, and at least two cornies?

any ideas? I know i can get a couple of cornies in nearly anything, but how bout that QB?


Thanks

[goon2]

Hi B n B,

I picked up a chest freezer at HomeDepot that is smallish thinking it wouldn't be big enough, but I could conceivably fit a QB and two or three Cornies. I have tried it with an empty QB and they would all fit. You should do a collar on it, though to fit the taps through... Look through the archives here to see examples.

The main question I have for you is how do you plan on lifting a full QB Keg up and into it? I kind of stuggle with my cornies...Maybe an upright would be better?

Cheers!
--Goon

[I'mRocketMan]

I use two people to lift the QB up and into the freezer (tho' we broke a beer mug the last time we did it...

Cheers! Rocket

[Lamprey]

Originally posted by goon2
Hi B n B,

I picked up a chest freezer at HomeDepot that is smallish thinking it wouldn't be big enough, but I could conceivably fit a QB and two or three Cornies. I have tried it with an empty QB and they would all fit. You should do a collar on it, though to fit the taps through... Look through the archives here to see examples.

The main question I have for you is how do you plan on lifting a full QB Keg up and into it? I kind of stuggle with my cornies...Maybe an upright would be better?

Cheers!
--Goon

I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Goon2 - What size freezer did you get?

[burritosandbeer]

whats a QB weigh, right about 100-120 right? no probs...

i'm young and in (halfway) decent shape, also built like a truck.

Thanks, any idea what the cube footage on yours was?

Thanks again

[goon2]

I don't remember the exact sq footage, but here are a few pics of the operation.

[goon2]

I guess the attachment didn't get there... Let me try again.

[goon2]

Let's try .jpg instead of .doc and .zip...

[goon2]

Here's one of the inside. It looks crowded, but without the bottle rack it is not too bad...

[BluesHarp]

Is that a 10 cubic foot perhaps? They can usually be had for a little under $200; the 5 footers for around $120-130.

nice looking setup BTW! :cool:

[theincumbent]

I have a 9.0 cu ft chest freezer that can hold a full barrel (or 1/4) as well as 2 cornies or 5 gals. With that setup I can also keep my 5# Co2 tank inside.

Building a wood collar is a must to maximize to be able to use the compressor shelf!

I am quite happy with my 3 faucet setup -

Currently pouring Victory Golden Monkey, SA Lager, and Victory HopDevil!

btw - the model I have is a Fridgidaire (sp?), purchased at Best Buy

James

[goon2]

>>>nice looking setup BTW!
Thanks!
It is probably around 10, but I'm not there right now. Still at work. Grrrr.
On tap: Dubbel.
Soon to be on tap:
English Pale
Oatmeal Stout
Brown Ale

(I am just now getting caught up on Brewing!)
--Goon